Futures trading adds a dimension to investing that you don’t get with stocks. With stocks, you buy at the current price with expectations that they will go up. With futures trading, you speculate about what an asset will be worth at a specific time in the future; up or down. Knowing how to place futures trades enhances the scenarios whereby an experienced futures trader can generate significant profits.

How to Place Futures Trades

Do you remember when gold was trading at $260.00 an ounce, silver was at $4.00 an ounce, and oil was at $20.00 per barrel? Conversely, how about when gold was trading at around $1900 per ounce, silver was at $50.00 an ounce, and oil was at $140.00 per barrel?

The sharp price fluctuations in commodities over the last number of years have attracted the attention of more and more retail investors. That’s because trading commodities like silver, gold, oil, and coffee can be very lucrative.

However, it’s important to remember that futures trading can be risky and is not for inexperienced investors. For every dollar you make, someone else loses a dollar. On top of that, prices can be extremely volatile.

As a result, investors interested in futures trading need to understand the costs and risks involved before plunking any money down on the price direction of frozen concentrated orange juice.

To become a successful commodities trader you need to really understand the commodities market. This means learning about each individual commodity, its main uses, the major producing countries and stability of their governments, and historical supply and demand data.

You also need to take into consideration what affects the demand of each commodity, including weather, disasters, economic news, and geopolitical tension. If you’re an astute trader, you understand that learning about futures never ends.

To master the ins and outs of futures trading, it’s imperative that you take a futures trading course. What should you look for in a futures trading course? Professional educators, excellent customer support, and simulated trading accounts for testing different trading strategies.

After all, the more you understand about commodities and learn how to manage risk, the greater your chances are of making consistent profits and avoiding expensive errors.

Learn-To-Trade.com, Toronto’s Futures Trading Experts

Retail investors who are interested in trading commodities need to match their skills with professional traders. To succeed, you need to conduct thorough research, track market trends and news, and follow a disciplined trading approach.

As the leading and oldest provider of stock market training courses in Canada, Learn-To-Trade.com is led by licensed, industry professionals. It’s extensive stock market and futures trading courses provide members with the knowledge required to create a disciplinary approach to the financial markets.

For more information on Learn-To-Trade.com, our stock market trading course and Lifetime Membership, visit the company’s website at www.Learn-To-Trade.com. Or, you can contact us by phone at 416-510-5560, or by e-mail at info@learn-to-trade.com.

Testimonial 3

I wanted to let you know that I had taken your course in the fall of 2013. I took your advice and used demo accounts for the last quarter of 2013. I switched to real money trading account in the Near Year, when I finally felt comfortable. Following the lessons taught to me by you (don’t jump on a moving train, peaks and valleys, EMA..etc), I wanted to let you know that I have been successful beyond my own expectations. Thank you very much – taking the Learn-to-Trade course was, by far, the best decision I made in my business career.

Steven R

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2014-08-20T02:56:18-04:00

Steven R

I wanted to let you know that I had taken your course in the fall of 2013. I took your advice and used demo accounts for the last quarter of 2013. I switched to real money trading account in the Near Year, when I finally felt comfortable. Following the lessons taught to me by you (don’t jump on a moving train, peaks and valleys, EMA..etc), I wanted to let you know that I have been successful beyond my own expectations. Thank you very much – taking the Learn-to-Trade course was, by far, the best decision I made in my business career.

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Joseph L

The past options and forex tutorials taught by George were very helpful. I find these tutorials invaluable for a busy person like myself. I was able to keep myself up to date and on track ready to continue the learning process. Thanks for all the help and keep up the great work.

Joseph L

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2014-08-20T10:36:37-04:00

Joseph L

The past options and forex tutorials taught by George were very helpful. I find these tutorials invaluable for a busy person like myself. I was able to keep myself up to date and on track ready to continue the learning process. Thanks for all the help and keep up the great work.

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Harley S

The course is amazing. Where were you 30 years ago?

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2014-08-20T10:37:39-04:00

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The course is amazing. Where were you 30 years ago?

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Partick M

I learned the basics I needed to trade successfully.

Partick M

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2014-08-20T10:38:34-04:00

Partick M

I learned the basics I needed to trade successfully.

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I like making money. I’m very happy, so far so good

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2014-08-20T10:39:27-04:00

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Akos B

I learned things it would have taken me years to figure out

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2014-08-20T10:40:05-04:00

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I learned things it would have taken me years to figure out

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Robert B

There is always someone ready to answer my questions.

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2014-08-20T10:40:59-04:00

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There is always someone ready to answer my questions.

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Uldus V

I was impressed with the course’s professionalism and enthusiasm.

Uldus V

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2014-08-20T10:41:40-04:00

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I was impressed with the course’s professionalism and enthusiasm.

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Dean K

I wish I knew about trading as a business years ago!

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2014-08-20T10:42:24-04:00

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I wish I knew about trading as a business years ago!

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Peter P

Learn to Trade provided me with strategy, self-confidence and discipline

Peter P

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2014-08-20T10:42:57-04:00

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Learn to Trade provided me with strategy, self-confidence and discipline

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Shelley P

I took your course in 2008 and loved it. Since then I have been using what I learned at Learn-to-Trade to nicely supplement my pension income. Wanting a carefree type of trading, I have for the most part just sold options and made a monthly income which is a nice addition to my pension. I know I never would have made this kind of trading income without Learn-to-Trade. Thank you!

Shelley P

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2014-08-20T10:34:39-04:00

Shelley P

I took your course in 2008 and loved it. Since then I have been using what I learned at Learn-to-Trade to nicely supplement my pension income. Wanting a carefree type of trading, I have for the most part just sold options and made a monthly income which is a nice addition to my pension. I know I never would have made this kind of trading income without Learn-to-Trade. Thank you!

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Amir

Hi George,

I just wanted to thank you again for the amazing work on the tutorials especially Options trading. Prior to joining, I had underestimated the quality of the trainings but they certainly far exceeded my expectations. Only I wish I’d found you 5-10 years ago!

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2016-10-07T08:56:52-04:00

Hi George, I just wanted to thank you again for the amazing work on the tutorials especially Options trading. Prior to joining, I had underestimated the quality of the trainings but they certainly far exceeded my expectations. Only I wish I’d found you 5-10 years ago!